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MAC
(Media Access Control)
Media Access Control (MAC) is a unique identifier assigned to network interfaces for communications on a network. MAC addresses are used at the data link layer of the OSI model to ensure data is delivered to the correct device.
A MAC address is a 48-bit hexadecimal number, typically displayed in six groups of two hexadecimal digits. It is essential for protocols like Ethernet and Wi-Fi, enabling devices to communicate within a local area network (LAN). MAC addresses are also used in network security for access control and device tracking.
A MAC address is a 48-bit hexadecimal number, typically displayed in six groups of two hexadecimal digits. It is essential for protocols like Ethernet and Wi-Fi, enabling devices to communicate within a local area network (LAN). MAC addresses are also used in network security for access control and device tracking.